Below are some abbreviations you'll find in item listings and on Community discussion boards. For information about other terms used on eBay, see the eBay Glossary.

B&W: Black and white

BC: Back cover

BIN: Buy It Now

BNIB: Brand New In Box

BNWL: Brand New With Labels

BNWOT: Brand New Without Tags

BNWT: Brand New With Tags

COA: Certificate of Authenticity

FAQ: A list of frequently asked questions with answers

FB: Feedback

FDC: First Day Cover

FVF: Final Value Fee

GU: Gently Used. Item that has been used but shows little wear, accompanied by explanation of wear

HP: Home page

HTML: HyperText Markup Language - the language used to create Web pages

IE: Internet Explorer

IM: Instant Messenging

INIT: Initials

ISP: Internet Service Provider - a company that gives you access to the Internet

JPG: Preferred file format for pictures on eBay (pronounced "Jay-Peg")

LTD: Limited edition

MNT: Mint. In perfect condition (a subjective term)

MIB: Mint in box

MIJ: Made in Japan

MIMB: Mint in mint box

MIMP: Mint in mint package

MIP: Mint in package

MNB: Mint no box

MOC: Mint on card

MOMC: Mint on mint card

MONMC: Mint on near mint card

MWBT: Mint with both tags

MWMT: Mint with mint tags

NARU: Not a registered user (or suspended user)

NBW: Never been worn

NC: No cover

NIB: New in box

NM: Near mint

NPB: Non-Paying Bidder

NR: No reserve price for an auction-style listing

NRFB: Never removed from box

NWT: New with tags

OEM: Original equipment manufacturer

OOP: Out of print

PL: A Pink, or a Pinkliner. This refers to an eBay staff member who posts a message on a Discussion Board. Messages from eBay staff have a pink header.

S/O: Sold out

Sig: Signature

SYI: Sell Your Item form

TM: Trademark

UPI: Unpaid Item

URL: Uniform Resource Locator - the address that identifies a Web site (such as www.ebay.com)

VF: Very fine condition

VHTF: Very hard to find

WS: Widescreen (same as letterbox)

XL: Extra large